Nigerian President
Muhammadu Buhari has saluted the Super Eagles after they qualified to the
quarterfinal of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations at the expense of defending
champions Cameroon Saturday night in Alexandria, Egypt.

Nigeria beat Cameroon 3-2 in a Round of 16 clash and will now
await the winners of the match between hosts Egypt and South Africa for a place
in the semifinals.

In a statement signed by presidential media aide Femi Adesina,
President Buhari urged the team to remain focused so as to go to be African
champions again.

“President Buhari recognises the hard work, team spirit and
sportsmanship the boys exhibited in the tournament, which are good signs for a
team destined to excel,” read part of the statement.

“With yet more hurdles to scale before lifting the diadem, the
President urges the team and their handlers to remain focused and determined,
assuring them of the fervent prayers and support of all Nigerians.”

Nigeria have been crowned African champions thrice, in 1980,
1994 and 2013.

They staged a return to the Africa Cup this year in Egypt after
they failed to qualify for the final tournament for the past two editions, in
2015 and 2017.